Adolescence, The Studio win big

Teen murder miniseries Adolescence bags eight awards, while Hollywood satire The Studio sets record with 13 Emmys

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Searing teen murder saga Adolescence was the big winner at the Emmy Awards on Sept 14 (Sept 15, Singapore time), claiming eight prizes including best limited series, while The Pitt prevailed in a tight race for best drama at television's equivalent of the Oscars.

Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire The Studio dominated the comedy categories, earning best series honours and an overall total of 13 Emmys - a new record for comedies.

Adolescence was arguably 2025's most-talked-about TV hit. The British series for Netflix is a grim, cautionary tale of a fictional 13-year-old schoolboy arrested on suspicion of murdering a female classmate with a knife.

Its examination of toxic masculinity among young boys, and the horrific messages they are exposed to via smartphones and social media, prompted debate around the world.

"We never expected our little programme to have such a big impact," said co-creator Stephen Graham, who plays the teen suspect's father.

The series earned a whopping 140 million views in its first three months on Netflix. Each of its four episodes were shot in a single take.

Adolescence won a total of eight Emmys, including best limited series - awarded to shows that end after one season - as well as prizes for writing, directing, lead actor, supporting actress and supporting actor.

Best supporting actor went to 15-year-old Owen Cooper, who became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy.